Associate Attorney – Litigation

Skip to primary navigation Skip to footer Kennedy & Graven Chartered Counsel to Minnesota Cities, Townships, and School Districts HOME ABOUT PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE AREAS NEWS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CAREERS CONTACT You are here: Home / Careers / Associate Attorney – Litigation Associate Attorney – Litigation March 12, 2026 About Our Firm: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of 30+ attorneys representing public sector clients. Our lawyers are known for their extensive experience as general counsel for various municipalities, and for their sound guidance in municipal law, township law, school law, public finance, and litigation. We represent a broad range of cities, counties, townships, school districts, State agencies, development authorities, and other public organizations. Description: We are seeking an associate attorney to join our Litigation practice group. Their key responsibilities will include analyzing and investigating litigation matters; conducting research and developing arguments; assisting Shareholders in all phases of litigation including arguing and defending motions, taking and defending depositions, and participating in trials; preparing and reviewing motions, briefs, and discovery; and other associate attorney-level duties. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following: -License to practice in Minnesota -License to drive in Minnesota -Zero to three years of litigation experience -The ability to process difficult matters -A willingness to travel throughout the state as needed, staying overnight away from home when necessary -Strong legal research and writing skills -The ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: -Prior experience managing multi-party litigation -A judicial clerkship with State or Federal trial and appellate courts Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience. We offer a generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health insurance coverage, employer-paid family dental coverage, life and disability insurance, a transportation stipend, and an employer-paid 401(k) contribution. To apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Shantel M. Schmale, Human Resources Manager, at sschmale@kennedy-graven.com. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Footer Minneapolis Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-337-9300 Toll Free: 800-788-8201 Fax: 612-337-9310 © 2026 Kennedy & Graven, Chartered. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer |